This may be heresy, but we never really got on board with "24," and we can't help but think that part of the show's appeal/gimmick was it's real-time narrative. Watching a guy try to save the world for 24 hours straight is a pretty great hook--what are they gonna call the movie version, "24: 108 Minutes"?

In any event, Jack Bauer fans needn't worry too much, as this film is sure to happen eventually. You could even argue that this is good news, an indication that Fox doesn't want to make a naked cash grab by trotting out any old thing.